MSN 610 Quiz 1 with complete solutions
First degree relatives (family history) - ANSWER- Determine the health, and if
applicable, the cause of death (including age at death)
Includes parents, children, and siblings
Second degree relatives (family history) - ANSWER- grandparents, grandchildren,
aunts, nieces, uncles, and nephews
Third degree relatives (family history) - ANSWER- first cousins
How many generations should be included in the pedigree - ANSWER- 3
List of concerns (family history) - ANSWER- heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer,
TB, stroke, sickle cell, CF, epilepsy, diabetes, gout, kidney disease, thyroid disease,
asthma or other allergic condition, forms of arthritis, blood diseases, STIs, familial
hearing, and visual or other sensory problems
Cancer (family history) - ANSWER- Determine whether the cancers have been multiple,
bilateral, and occurring more than once in the family and at a young age
Family history - ANSWER- A thorough and well-done family history is the essence of
genetics.
Note age and outcome of any illness
Note ethnic and racial background
Note the age and health of the patient's spouse/partner or the child's parents
Adolescents (interview process) - ANSWER- Period from puberty to maturity.
May be reluctant to talk and need for confidentiality
Should be given the opportunity to discuss concerns privately
First degree relatives (family history) - ANSWER- Determine the health, and if
applicable, the cause of death (including age at death)
Includes parents, children, and siblings
Second degree relatives (family history) - ANSWER- grandparents, grandchildren,
aunts, nieces, uncles, and nephews
Third degree relatives (family history) - ANSWER- first cousins
How many generations should be included in the pedigree - ANSWER- 3
List of concerns (family history) - ANSWER- heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer,
TB, stroke, sickle cell, CF, epilepsy, diabetes, gout, kidney disease, thyroid disease,
asthma or other allergic condition, forms of arthritis, blood diseases, STIs, familial
hearing, and visual or other sensory problems
Cancer (family history) - ANSWER- Determine whether the cancers have been multiple,
bilateral, and occurring more than once in the family and at a young age
Family history - ANSWER- A thorough and well-done family history is the essence of
genetics.
Note age and outcome of any illness
Note ethnic and racial background
Note the age and health of the patient's spouse/partner or the child's parents
Adolescents (interview process) - ANSWER- Period from puberty to maturity.
May be reluctant to talk and need for confidentiality
Should be given the opportunity to discuss concerns privately
